Monthly Archives: May 2025
New Jersey Supreme Court: WPL Protects Worker “Commissions”
On March 17th, 2025, the Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled in favor of an employee in the case of Rosalyn Musker v. Suuchi, Inc. In an employment law dispute arising from Bergen County, the court determined that “commissions” are “wages” for the purposes of the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (WPL). The case… Read More »
Three Tips for Estate Planning for Your Pet
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports that approximately two-thirds American households own at least one pet. Many people own several pets. It is a good idea to make a plan for your pet as part of your overall estate plan. In this article, our New Jersey pet trust attorney highlights three tips for… Read More »
Contractor in New Jersey Faces Unpaid Wage Claim
On February 13th, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced a stop work order and additional enforcement action against a contractor. True Tone Painting, LLC faces allegations that it failed to pay at least three employees in a timely manner. Here, our New Jersey unpaid wage attorney discusses the enforcement… Read More »
I Was Left Property That Was No Longer Owned—What Now?
Are you the beneficiary of a will? Were you left specific property within your loved one’s will that they no longer actually own? You may have questions about your rights and your options. This concept is referred to as “ademption” in the context of estate planning law. In this article, our New Jersey estate… Read More »
What Evidence Can You Use to Prove You are Owed Unpaid Overtime?
Hourly workers should be paid an overview wage if they work overtime hours. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects the rights of workers. Were you denied the full and fair overtime pay that you earned? It is crucial that you have evidence. In this article, our New Jersey wage and hour attorney provides… Read More »
Can an Offensive Joke Be Workplace Sexual Harassment in New Jersey
In New Jersey, workers are protected against sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies to all employers, no matter the size of their staff. As an employee, you may be wondering: Can I bring a sexual harassment claim because of an offensive joke? The answer is “yes”—but a… Read More »
Four Benefits of Setting Up a Living Will in New Jersey
A living will—also referred to as an advance medical directive—is a key part of an estate plan for many people. New Jersey law has a specific law for living wills (New Jersey Statute 26:2H-54). You should strongly consider putting one in place. Here, our Monmouth County living will attorney highlights four of the most… Read More »
What is the Best Trust to Set Up for Charitable Giving?
According to data from Giving USA, Americans gave more than $550 billion to charitable organizations in 2023 alone. If you are considering leaving money or property to support a good cause, you may be interested in setting up a trust. This raises an important question: What is the best trust for charitable giving? The… Read More »
